1st January
When you smile, your body releases chemicals that will make you feel HAPPIER...
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A wonderfully joyful book bursting with 365 happy facts to brighten every day of the year, from the much-loved creator of The Happy News.
Did you know that otters hold hands when they sleep or that a group of pugs is called a grumble? Discover this and much more in this joyful collection of happy facts, wholesome true stories and uplifting statistics for young readers to learn from and enjoy. Including adorable stories of animals and inspiring stories of humanity, and beautifully complemented by Emily Coxhead’s vibrant artwork, this is the perfect gift to enjoy each and every day for years to come.
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This is delightful and is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.
The book is constructed in diary format so begins on the 1st of January and ends on the 31st of December. Each days entry has a happy fact attributed to it. For example todays is:
"the Dead Sea in the Middle East is SO SALTY that you cannot sink in it."
There is something for both girls and boys in this book which will bring a little happiness to their day. If I had had this book when my children were young I would have shared each days entry with them over breakfast.
I can well imagine early readers enjoying finding these facts for themselves too.
A few other facts from the book are:
"Cows have best friends.
Scotland has 421 words for snow, including feefle, snaw and skelf.
Some buildings in Hong Kong have large holes in them designed for dragons to fly through."
There really is something to appeal to all ages up to about eight years old in this book. It is beautifully illustrated by the author, and I heartily recommend it.
ISBN: 978 1529520866
Publisher: Walker Books
Formats: Hardback
No. of Pages: 176 (hardback)
About the Author:
Emily Coxhead is a British designer, illustrator and happy thing maker! She is also a graduate of Manchester School of Art, and the founder, director, creator and promoter of The Happy Newspaper. Based in a small village in Lancashire, the simple aim of this entrepreneur is to make the world a happier place.
The concept for The Happy Newspaper which was first published in December 2015 began as a small idea when Emily realised the effect that the news was having on her especially whilst she was going through a difficult time herself.
Testament to her success, in September 2018 Emily was featured in The Independent newspaper’s Happy List which acknowledges 50 inspirational heroes who do extraordinary things for others, and who deserve to be celebrated for their kindness, courage and selflessness.
(book courtesy of the publisher)
(author media courtesy of her website https://www.emilycoxhead.com/about)
(all opinions are my own)
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